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Urinary Tract Infection Overview  UTI can happen anywhere in your urinary tract. Your urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most UTIs only involve the urethra and bladder, in the lower tract. However, UTIs can involve the ureters and kidneys, in the upper tract. Although upper tract UTIs are more rare than lower tract UTIs, they’re also usually more severe. Women are at greater risk of developing UTI than are men. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys. Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. Symptoms To identify a UTI, keep an  eye  out for the following symptoms: A burning feeling when you urinate A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do Pain or pressure in you...
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Ectopic Pregnancy                                  الحمل خارج الرحم An  ectopic pregnancy  occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Almost all ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube and are thus sometimes called tubal pregnancies. The fallopian tubes are not designed to hold a growing embryo; thus, the fertilized egg in a tubal pregnancy cannot develop properly and must be treated. An ectopic pregnancy happens in  1 out of 50 pregnancies . الحمل خارج الرحم يحدث عندما تلتصق البويضة المخصبة في مكان أخر خارج الرحم. تحدث معظم حالات الحمل خارج الرحم في قناة فالوب. قناة فالوب غير مصممة لحمل جنين ينمو. لذا البويضة المخصبة في الحمل خارج الرحم لا تستطيع النمو بطريقة سليمة ويجب أن تعالج. يحدث الحمل خارج الرحم بمعدل 1 من كل 50حالة. Symptoms الأعراض                ...
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Uric Acid levels increase because of different reasons, To find out which reason caused you high level, you need to review your physician to get the proper medication. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat. it dissolves in the blood and moves through the kidneys where it is then passing out of the body via urine. When the kidneys do not get rid of the uric acid like they should, or there is too much uric acid in the body due to high-purine foods, the uric acid in the body starts to crystallize. High levels of uric acid in the blood can cause solid crystals to form within joints. This will lead to a painful condition called  gout   High uric acid levels lead to serious health issues, including: ·          Heart Disease ·          Kidney Stones ·          Kidney Failure · ...
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What is ENT? Ear, nose and throat doctors, often called ENT doctors, specialize in problems around your head and neck. An ENT specialist can help patients with things like allergy issues, trouble swallowing, hearing loss and suspicious lumps in the face or neck.   ؟ ENT  ما هو طبيب الأنف والأذن والحنجرة, وهو متخصص في المشاكل في الرأس والرقبة. طبيب الأنف ولأذن والحنجرة يساعد المريض في أشياء مثل الحساسية, صعوبة البلع, فقدان السمع, والتكتلات المحيرة في الوجه والرقبة. Patients who suffer from ear problems are often referred to the ENT specialist when they visit their physicians. An area which is as sensitive as the ear requires someone who is highly specialized in the field to be able to treat it. Common ear problems include infections, nerve disorders, hearing conditions and balance issues. المرضي اللذين يعانون من مشاكل في الأذن غالبا ما يحولون إلي طبيب الأنف والأذن بواسطة طبيبهم العام. منطقة حساسة مثل الأذن تتطلب طبيب متخصص في هذا المجال ليستطيع معالج...
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Root Canal A   root canal     is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. Root canal treatment (RCT) and endodontic treatment are the more correct terms for a procedure that treats the nerve of the tooth.  When the pulp is diseased or injured and cannot repair itself, it dies. The most common cause of pulp death is a cracked tooth or a deep cavity. Both of these problems can let bacteria enter the pulp, causing an infection inside the tooth. Left without treatment, pus builds up at the root tip in the jawbone forming a "pus-pocket" called an abscess. An abscess can cause damage to the bone around the teeth. When the infected pulp is not removed, pain and swelling can result Treatment:     Your dentist will take an x-ray to determine the extent of the infection.   The first step in the actual procedure is a local anesthetic to numb the area and prevent teeth pain during...
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Cholesterol Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with high cholesterol or just want to learn more about cholesterol, you’ve already taken the most important first step Cholesterol is found in every cell of the body and has important natural functions when in building block for cell membrane, digesting foods, producing hormones, and generating  vitamin D . It is manufactured by the body but can also be taken in from food. It is waxy and fat-like in appearance. There are two types of cholesterol: "good" and "bad." Too much of one type — or not enough of another — can put you at risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack, peripheral artery disease or stroke. A cholesterol screening measures your level of  HDL  and  LDL.  HDL is the  "good" cholesterol  which helps keep the LDL  (bad) cholesterol  from getting lodged into your artery walls and carries cholesterol from other parts of the body to your liver. In addition to formatting...
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Oral Hygiene Bad breath (Halitosis), Swollen gums( gingivitis & Periodontitis) , Bleeding while brushing are common conditions people have which causes significant anxiousness or even embarrassment! Developing healthy Oral Hygiene habits at home like 1) Brushing (at least ) twice a day for about 2 minutes the right way 2) Flossing regularly 3) Using an antiseptic Mouthwash often 4) Hydrating body adequately with Water and fluids 5) Quitting smoking These Small measures can help your teeth and gum stay healthy for a long time. Visit your Periodontist or Dentist for regular checkups and cleaning to stay free of tooth problems. Dr. Baby Sailaja BDS, MDS Periodontist